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Sunday, 06 October 2013

BBC News

• Plymouth Citybus axing four of its 10 school services The "phenomenal" cost of running a school bus service in Plymouth has been blamed for an operator's decision to axe a number of routes.
• Isle of Man Electric Railway revamp to cost £700,000 Refurbishment plans for an electric railway station on the east coast of the Isle of Man, are set to cost almost £700,000, says the Manx government.
• A14 Cambridgeshire toll sparks Labour opposition in Suffolk Labour politicians are urging a council not to contribute to the new A14 project in Cambridgeshire if it is going to be a toll road.
• Network Rail warned over track improvements Network Rail has been told to improve tracks and signalling in the West Midlands or face a big fine.
• Secret plan to demolish Manchester Town Hall revealed Another proposal in the 1945 city plan was to build a new railway station, called Trinity, across the River Irwell in Salford.

The Guardian

• Is it ever OK to photograph strangers on a train? Tumblr accounts featuring secretly taken photos might seem amusing – but the subject may not see it that way

The Herald

• The local view: 'This railway will transform the Borders'
• The Borders Railway: a £350m ticket to nowhere? When previous generations embarked on visionary transport projects, private companies clubbed together to raise money from their shareholders, and made them happen.

The Independent

• 'Every rule broken' in HS2 appointment: Government accused of breaking strict Civil Service rules in its rushed appointment of Sir David Higgins The Government has been accused of breaking strict Civil Service rules in its rushed appointment of Sir David Higgins to rescue the heavily criticised plans for the £42.7bn High Speed 2 railway.    

The Telegraph

• Centrica names former Network Rail head as new chairman Britain’s biggest energy supplier Centrica has named former Network Rail head Rick Haythornthwaite as its new chairman.

Mail Online

• Revealed: The live online map that PROVES you wait ages for a bus... and then three come along at once We have all been there: waiting for ages for a bus only for it to eventually come, followed by two more right behind it.
• The high roller: Rolls-Royce bosses reveal they are drawing up plans for their first ever 4X4 - and here's how it might lookIt has been rumoured for years - and now bosses of the car giant have confirmed detailed design plans have been discussed for its debut off-roader.

Belfast Telegraph

• Part-time PSNI officer sacked for train fare-dodgingA part-time police officer lost his job after attempting to travel on a train without a ticket.
• Bombardier nets £20m Luxair order A LUXEMBOURG airline has agreed to buy planes part-made in Belfast, in a deal which could eventually be worth up to £40m.

Derby Telegraph

• Derby Telegraph commented Idea for 20mph zones to curb speeding in two Derby suburbsA SPEED limit of 20mph could be introduced on some streets in two parts of Derby in a bid to make them safer.The suggestion will be considered by Darley Neighbourhood Board, with discussions in the early stages.Councillor Martin Repton, who represents Darley ward and is board chairman, said: "I think there is a need for it if local people agree and if there are finances available."Mr Repton said one example where a 20mph restriction would be helpful is City Road, Chester Green.He...

Edinburgh Evening News

• Edinburgh trams: Rail path upgrade’s ’for trams’AN OLD railway path connecting a city community to one of the new tram stops is to be upgraded in efforts to get more people to use the £776 million line when it opens next year.

Other Regional Press

• Heysham M6 link road looks almost certain to go aheadWork on the Heysham to M6 link road has moved a step closer after the High Court rejected an application for a judicial review with a compelling judgment.
• £2.5m cost of rail fare dodgers revealedFare dodgers are costing Chiltern Railways £2.5 million a year, according to new figures. The company, which released the statistic, said people who evade fares prevent it from investing more into facilities.
• Link between Perthshire rail incident and Angus derailment ruled out Police have ruled out a link between a train derailment in Angus and an incident in Perthshire which saw a large piece of wood “deliberately” dumped on the line.
• Rail deal brings stability, wi-fi and new sleeper train carriages MPs, councils and passenger groups have broadly welcomed an interim extension to the Great Western main line but have also warned that the service should not stand still for two years.

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

• HS2 TO HOST SUPPLY CHAIN CONFERENCE HS2 has announced it will hold its first Supply Chain Conference on November 5th.

Green Miscellany

• The bicycle water bottle that tells you when to drinkSmart phones already map rides, report potholes and provide maintenance guides, but the latest app lets cyclists know when they need a drink. BluFit does not count down the time to last orders, but rather lets you know when you need to use your water bottle. BluFit is aimed at anyone with an active lifestyle, but may be of particular…

Other News Sources

• Siemens, CBS Outdoor and London Transport Museum collaborate on exhibition imagining the future of the underground Siemens in conjunction with London Transport Museum and CBS Outdoor UK have unveiled an exhibition showcasing future developments for metro-style trains and stations.